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Every One of Us Deserves a Decent and Affordable Place to Call Home

Submitted by Habitat for Humanity—Greater Peoria Area More than 18 million households—1 in 6—are paying more than half of their income on housing and are considered severely cost-burdened, as of 2019. The largest share of these households includes 9.5 million renters earning less than $30,000 per year and 5.4 million homeowners earning less than $30,000. […]

Changing Your Habits for Better Health

Are you thinking about being more active? Have you been trying to cut back on less healthy foods? Are you starting to eat better and move more but having a hard time sticking with these changes? Old habits die hard. Changing your habits is a process that involves several stages. Sometimes it takes a while […]

A Time of Giving

By Alexander Germanis Although the date on the calendar remains in the same spot, Christmas seems to come earlier each year. But as the years mount, we tend to focus more and more on the true meaning of Christmas and find our joy in those things that matter most. At Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka, […]

Joseph Health Group—A Non-Surgical Approach to ending Joint Pain

It’s an exciting time to have knee pain­­­­—or shoulder pain, or hip pain for that matter. Well, maybe not exciting, but there are now more appealing options for joint pain sufferers than ever before. There is, however, excitement at the Joseph Health Group. They’re positioned at the forefront of a breakthrough surgical alternative called Regenerative […]

The New Ronald McDonald House® in Peoria — Keeping families close®

By Alexander Germanis A family is meant to be together. When any member of that family is missing for a significant time, the absence can be palpable. When a child is not with their family, that absence can become an ache so intense it breaks hearts. Unfortunately, many children fall ill or require constant medical […]

Is Home Care Right for Your Loved One?

Submitted by Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka One of the decisions people most fear is the one about their parent’s care. How long can someone with dementia live alone? Are there rules about when a person should be in an assisted living facility? And what about home care? There are no rules to make this […]

5 Ways to Know They Are Ready for School

Submitted by Koala KIDZzz®, a division of Koala® Center for Sleep & TMJ Disorders All good things must come to an end, and—at least for children—that includes summer vacations and sleeping in. As parents shop for school supplies and clothes, set up new schedules or doctor appointments, and perhaps purchase a fresh new sleeping pillow, […]

Bond Eye Associates: Keeping the Future Bright

By Alexander Germanis One of the greatest gifts is the gift of sight. Not only are most people heavily dependent on it, the ability to see provides us with countless hours of enjoyment, whether it’s watching a movie, seeing a child take their first steps, reveling in the beauty of nature, or reading this article. […]